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Earlier on Monday, the company confirmed that it is working with advisers from corporate finance firm AlixPartners over a potential restructuring programme aimed at putting the restaurant group on a sustainable footing.

A Casual Dining Group spokeswoman said: "As is widely acknowledged, this is an unprecedented situation for our industry and, like many other companies across the UK, the directors of Casual Dining Group are working closely with our advisers as we consider our next steps.

"These notifications are a prudent measure in light of the company's position and the wider situation.

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"These notifications will also protect the company from any threatened potential legal action from landlords while we review the detail of the Government advice, and formulate a plan for the company in these difficult times."

It is understood that the Casual Dining Group are considering different options, including company voluntary arrangement (CVA) restructuring deals or the administration of specific brands.

The group, which has furloughed the majority of its staff, traded from around 250 sites across the UK before the lockdown - including two Bella Italia diners, as well as a Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge restaurant in Edinburgh.

The hospitality sector is set to be one of the worst affected industries by the pandemic, which saw the UK Government-mandated lockdown force bars, restaurants and pubs to shut their doors in March.

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Uno Mas, a newly opened bar in the capital, is one of many struggling to pay bills while their doors remain shut to customers and had to issue a desperate appeal for support after its furlough application was rejected.

Looking ahead to life post-lockdown, owner Sian Buchan hinted at how social distancing measures will continue to affect profitably for bars and restaurants when they reopen.

She said: "There are a lot of different industries that have been hit by this but I think hospitality is going to be one of the worst.

"Especially when we reopen, if there's going to be social distancing measures, that's going to effect how many people you can have in, which impacts how much money you can make - but your rent stays the same."